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Braves vs. Mets suspended after eight innings, to resume Saturday
NEW YORK-- Evan Gattis got his first taste of the Big Apple on Friday night, and by now no one should've been surprised that he took a big bite. ... Full story
Cain Velasquez wants to remain at the top of UFC for some time
Cain Velasquez is going to give this idea of successfully defending a title another crack. ... Full story
Mariners battered again, have been outscored 28-6 in past three games
SEATTLE _ For the Mariners, having Joe Saunders on the mound at Safeco Field seemed like a promising slump-busting scenario. ... Full story
‘Demand for winning’ drives Red Wings
Mike Babcock has done much to goad the Red Wings to the verge of exterminating the best team in hockey’s regular season, to jam well-timed adrenaline needles into his club. Cheerleading is not one of those things. ... Full story
Giants' slump continues with loss to Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO _ The Giants returned from a day off and hoped the rest might re-energize their listless offense. ... Full story
Grizzlies have malice toward none of the Spurs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It will be the same home court, the same boisterous fans, the same rally towels that were in play in the first round of the playoffs when the Memphis Grizzlies returned to FedEx Forum trailing the Los Angeles Clippers, two games to nothing. ... Full story
Phillies fall to Nationals on shaky pitching and defense
WASHINGTON - Kyle Kendrick concluded it was needless to back up home plate. ... Full story
Federer draws a crowd in his first day on Twitter
PARIS-- Roger Federer on Friday became past of the Twitter generation, gaining in excess of 170,000 followers within half a day of sending his first tweet. ... Full story
Rafael Nadal puts his Paris achievements in perspective
PARIS-- He may be dominating another clay court season in the sprint towards Sunday's start at the French Open, but Rafael Nadal is not prepared to label the his success at the clay-court major in Paris as the greatest of his career. ... Full story
LeBron's $300M Shoe Sales Still Fall Short of Jordan's
Lebron James sold $300 million worth of Nike shoes in 2012 but still cannot compare to the shoe empire of Michael Jordan. ... Full story
At least 16 injured when hotel shuttle bus wrecks at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA — At least 16 people were injured late Friday morning when a hotel shuttle bus and tractor-trailer wrecked at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, according to authorities. ... Full story